Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 330. Mental Health Code § 330.1518

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 518. (1) If the court finds that an individual does not meet the criteria for treatment, the court shall enter a finding to that effect, shall dismiss the petition, and shall direct that the individual be discharged if he or she has been admitted to a facility prior to the hearing.

(2) If the individual is found to meet the criteria for treatment, the court shall do 1 or a combination of the following:

(a) Order the individual to be admitted to a facility designated by the department and recommended by the community mental health services program.

(b) Order the individual to be admitted to a licensed hospital at the request of the individual or his or her family member, if private funds are to be utilized and the private facility complies with all of the admission, continuing care, and discharge duties and requirements described in this chapter for facilities.

(c) Order the individual to undergo an outpatient program for 1 year of care and treatment recommended by the community mental health services program as an alternative to being admitted to a facility.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 330. Mental Health Code § 330.1518 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-330-mental-health-code/mi-comp-laws-330-1518/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard